Education and Teacher Training blog

Academic Spotlight: Gary Pykitt

Here at BCU, we are proud to be home to so many wonderful staff members and academics that teach our courses and shape ...

How to prepare for your Education course

Starting your studies with us soon? We’re looking forward to welcoming you! If you want to get a head start on your stu...

Why you should study education in Birmingham

If you decide to study here at BCU, you'll be pleased to know that we are in the Top 15 for graduate outcomes for Educa...

My top tips for using the library

Using the library for research and further reading is an important part of studying at university. But we know it can b...

My first year on a Conductive Education degree

Callum, now in the second year of his Conductive Education (CE) degree, recently reflected on what he’d learnt and expe...

Top tips for applying for a teacher training course

If you're wondering about taking the next step and applying for a course then we've got the help you need to make an ap...

Top tips for applying for an education course

If you're wondering about taking the next step and applying for a course then we've got the help you need to make an a...

Dying Matters: Let's talk about dying

Every year in May, Dying Matters and coalition members host an Awareness Week. From the 10th to the 16th of May, this y...

What does a Play Therapist do?

Read our blog about how you could become a Play Therapist, and help children cope with negative experiences and challen...

What does an Education Officer do?

Find out about the role of an Education Officer, and how you can inspire others outside of the classroom.

What does a Family Support Worker do?

Find out more about the role of a Family Support Worker, and what you need to do to get into this type of work.

How to become a PE teacher

Find out more about the role of a PE teacher, and what it takes to become one. 

A career at BCU: My journey from Early Childhood Studies (ECS) student to Course Lead

Shannon Ludgate joined BCU on the BA (Hons) Early Childhood Studies (ECS) programme, and never did she think that on co...

Six benefits of attending an Offer Holder Day

Find out all about our Offer Holder Days (OHD) and read our top six reasons to attend an OHD.

Katie Goodacre (Education Studies student): My First Children's Book

Birmingham City University BA (Hons) Education Studies student, Katie Goodacre would like to tell you about how her dre...